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Wednesday January 22, 2025
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more! There is no cost or registration required for the program. Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along! This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5.
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Central Congregational Church
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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - Middle School Ski Bus (Option 1)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - 4th-8th grade no bus (Option 2)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 2 Ages 5 and 6
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 2 Ages 7 to 9
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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Thursday January 23, 2025
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics and Engineering Session 3
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Newburyport Senior Community Center
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Wednesday January 29, 2025
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more! There is no cost or registration required for the program. Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along! This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5.
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Central Congregational Church
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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - Middle School Ski Bus (Option 1)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - 4th-8th grade no bus (Option 2)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 2 Ages 5 and 6
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 2 Ages 7 to 9
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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Thursday January 30, 2025
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics and Engineering Session 3
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Newburyport Senior Community Center
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Wednesday February 5, 2025
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7:15 AM - 8:05 AM
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Moving in the Mornings - Winter Moving in the Morning
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney, and members of the Indoor track team on Monday and Wednesday mornings at the Bresnahan Gym to get your kids moving before school starts! They will be playing a wide variety of fun games and fitness activities every morning, such as Bowling Pin knockdown, Monster Ball, tag games, Long Jump rope activities, Run club, and many more. We hope you can join us!
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Bresnahan Gym
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more! There is no cost or registration required for the program. Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along! This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5.
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Central Congregational Church
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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - Middle School Ski Bus (Option 1)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - 4th-8th grade no bus (Option 2)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 3 Ages 5 and 6
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 3 Ages 7 to 9
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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Wednesday February 12, 2025
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7:15 AM - 8:05 AM
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Moving in the Mornings - Winter Moving in the Morning
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney, and members of the Indoor track team on Monday and Wednesday mornings at the Bresnahan Gym to get your kids moving before school starts! They will be playing a wide variety of fun games and fitness activities every morning, such as Bowling Pin knockdown, Monster Ball, tag games, Long Jump rope activities, Run club, and many more. We hope you can join us!
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Bresnahan Gym
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more! There is no cost or registration required for the program. Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along! This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5.
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Central Congregational Church
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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - Middle School Ski Bus (Option 1)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Bradford Ski Program - 4th-8th grade no bus (Option 2)
Bradford Ski Program. Wednesdays Jan 8th-February 12th, 3-7pmOption 1: Middle School Ski and Board Club (with bus) Available for 6th-8th grade only Transportation provided with lift ticket Additional cost for lessons Additional cost for rentalsOption 2: 4th-8th grade no bus Available for 4th-8th grade No bus provided Parent may purchase a 6 week ski pass if they desire to ski. Additional cost for lessons (student only) Additional cost for rentals (student only)Newburyport Rec and Youth Services will be on site at Bradford for both options. Parents are not required to purchase a ski pass for themselves if they choose option 2.
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Off Site- Pick up at Nock
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Children's Cooking and Baking Classes - Around the World with Cooking
Fall Harvest CookingThis fall session will have you stirring up delicious fruit-based treats, savory soups, harvest salads and scrumptious quick breads, all while learning good cooking techniques. In this class, enjoy skill building as you prepare recipes cooperatively in small groups. Holiday BakingGet ready to bake a variety of mouthwatering items during this late fall session. We'll be making pie, cake, cookies and scones that are sure to be enjoyed by family and friends. Learn some preparation skills that good cooks know and have some fun.Fran Kaplan is a professional foods and nutrition educator and Occupational therapist who has worked with youth for decades. She holds dual degrees of M.Ed and M.S. OTR/L
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Newburyport Senior Community Center
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 3 Ages 5 and 6
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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East Coast Soccer - Winter Warm Up Session 3 Ages 7 to 9
Let your child be a part of something big! Join East Coast Soccer at any age! Learn the basic skills of soccer from kicking to passing and the important elements of teamwork and good sportsmanship. We have one of the best instructors to child ratios and our staff love the sport and bring a wealth of soccer knowledge to our programs. This has made East Coast Soccer one of the premier soccer programs to learn soccer or to increase your soccer skills on the North Shore.
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River Valley Charter School Gym
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Tuesday February 18, 2025
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9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics Build and Code (Feb Vacation)
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Bresnahan Room #238
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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STEM TIME! Let's Build! - February Vacation STEM TIME! Let's Build!
STEM TIME! Let's Build!This program is led by popular STEM teacher Kristin Spinney!Coding on Computers, Coding on Robots, Maker Space Building, Stem Bins Building. Hands on Building. The STEM Lab is full of so many hands-on building activities. Start your morning with being able to utilize all the building materials. From the Maker Space, to the Magnet Wall, Legos, BeeBot Robots, Keva Wood Blocks, to Marble Runs. The possibilities are endless on what you can create.
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Bresnahan Room #235
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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NBPT Rec PE Fun and Games - February Vacation PE Fun and Games
February Vacation PE Fun and Games! Join Mr. Valli and Mrs. Rescott for some winter fun! We will be celebrating February vacation in style this year at the Bres!. We will be doing all kinds of PE games/activities and sports to keep your student moving and entertained! We are hoping for snow so we can go sledding!
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Bresnahan Gym
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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February Vacation Trips - Boda Borg
Register for each of these programs individually and you are able to drop your participants off at our Rec Space starting at 9am. We'll hang out for the morning before departing for each trip.
ApexThrifting
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NYS Spot
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12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Video Game Programmer (Feb Vacation)
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Bresnahan Room #238
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Wednesday February 19, 2025
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more! There is no cost or registration required for the program. Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along! This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5.
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Central Congregational Church
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9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics Build and Code (Feb Vacation)
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Bresnahan Room #238
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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STEM TIME! Let's Build! - February Vacation STEM TIME! Let's Build!
STEM TIME! Let's Build!This program is led by popular STEM teacher Kristin Spinney!Coding on Computers, Coding on Robots, Maker Space Building, Stem Bins Building. Hands on Building. The STEM Lab is full of so many hands-on building activities. Start your morning with being able to utilize all the building materials. From the Maker Space, to the Magnet Wall, Legos, BeeBot Robots, Keva Wood Blocks, to Marble Runs. The possibilities are endless on what you can create.
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Bresnahan Room #235
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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High Tail Acres Horsemanship - High Tail Acres Horsemanship February Vacation
What a great opportunity for the youth to experience the workings of a stable with hands on activities and to also experience 2 riding lessons, group activities and horse themed projects. The school day off program offered at High Tail Acres, LLC is open to all ability levels, therefore giving the opportunity to the intermediate rider to improve upon their skills and the beginner rider to develop the necessary foundation of basic skills. The counselors at High Tail have all participated in the horsemanship programs at High Tail and are eager to share their own experiences through interaction with the youth. The instructors are MA licensed, with years of teaching experience. Equipment Required: Youth are required to wear an SEI certified helmet. Hard soled shoes or boots (not cowboy boots) with at least a 1/2 inch heel is required footwear. For riding lessons, students should wear jodphurs or long pants to prevent chafing. Please have your child bring her/his own plastic water bottle, labeled with their name. We do have a limited number of boots and helmets available. If you need to purchase equipment, please call High Tail Acres directly @ 978-465-4142 and we will guide you in the right direction.
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High Tail Acres
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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NBPT Rec PE Fun and Games - February Vacation PE Fun and Games
February Vacation PE Fun and Games! Join Mr. Valli and Mrs. Rescott for some winter fun! We will be celebrating February vacation in style this year at the Bres!. We will be doing all kinds of PE games/activities and sports to keep your student moving and entertained! We are hoping for snow so we can go sledding!
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Bresnahan Gym
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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February Vacation Trips - Apex Entertainment
Register for each of these programs individually and you are able to drop your participants off at our Rec Space starting at 9am. We'll hang out for the morning before departing for each trip.
ApexThrifting
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NYS Spot
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9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Safe Sitter Essentials - Safe Sitter Feb 19
Designed for young people in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking and rescue CPR!
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Bresnahan Library
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12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Video Game Programmer (Feb Vacation)
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Bresnahan Room #238
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics Build and Code (Feb Vacation)
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Bresnahan Room #238
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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STEM TIME! Let's Build! - February Vacation STEM TIME! Let's Build!
STEM TIME! Let's Build!This program is led by popular STEM teacher Kristin Spinney!Coding on Computers, Coding on Robots, Maker Space Building, Stem Bins Building. Hands on Building. The STEM Lab is full of so many hands-on building activities. Start your morning with being able to utilize all the building materials. From the Maker Space, to the Magnet Wall, Legos, BeeBot Robots, Keva Wood Blocks, to Marble Runs. The possibilities are endless on what you can create.
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Bresnahan Room #235
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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High Tail Acres Horsemanship - High Tail Acres Horsemanship February Vacation
What a great opportunity for the youth to experience the workings of a stable with hands on activities and to also experience 2 riding lessons, group activities and horse themed projects. The school day off program offered at High Tail Acres, LLC is open to all ability levels, therefore giving the opportunity to the intermediate rider to improve upon their skills and the beginner rider to develop the necessary foundation of basic skills. The counselors at High Tail have all participated in the horsemanship programs at High Tail and are eager to share their own experiences through interaction with the youth. The instructors are MA licensed, with years of teaching experience. Equipment Required: Youth are required to wear an SEI certified helmet. Hard soled shoes or boots (not cowboy boots) with at least a 1/2 inch heel is required footwear. For riding lessons, students should wear jodphurs or long pants to prevent chafing. Please have your child bring her/his own plastic water bottle, labeled with their name. We do have a limited number of boots and helmets available. If you need to purchase equipment, please call High Tail Acres directly @ 978-465-4142 and we will guide you in the right direction.
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High Tail Acres
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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NBPT Rec PE Fun and Games - February Vacation PE Fun and Games
February Vacation PE Fun and Games! Join Mr. Valli and Mrs. Rescott for some winter fun! We will be celebrating February vacation in style this year at the Bres!. We will be doing all kinds of PE games/activities and sports to keep your student moving and entertained! We are hoping for snow so we can go sledding!
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Bresnahan Gym
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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February Vacation Trips - Thrifting
Register for each of these programs individually and you are able to drop your participants off at our Rec Space starting at 9am. We'll hang out for the morning before departing for each trip.
ApexThrifting
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NYS Spot
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12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Video Game Programmer (Feb Vacation)
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
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Bresnahan Room #238
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